Boris Brott to conduct final concerts as New West Symphony artistic director

The New West Symphony came together 16 years ago with a resounding discordant clang. Founding music director Boris Brott cut through the cacophony to create Ventura County's only professional orchestra. Maestro Brott, 67, who has an active musical career in Canada and Europe, including conducting operas in Italy, will lead his final concerts as New West's artistic director this weekend.

Conductor Boris Brott conducts the New West Symphony at the Civic Arts Plaza in Thousand Oaks. Brott is closing out his final season with New West Symphony, where he is the founding music director and has been leading the orchestra since it was formed.

Violinist Lorenz GAmma and concert master and conductor Boris Brott are shown backstage before a performance at the Civic Arts Plaza in Thousand Oaks on March 10.

Boris Brott conducts the New West Symphony at the Civic Arts Plaza in Thousand Oaks in March. Young pianist Jan Lisiecki accompanied Brott for much of the evening. Brott is closing out his final season with the New West Symphony, where he is the founding music director and has been leading the orchestra since it was formed.

Conductor Boris Brott is shown with the New West Symphony at the Civic Arts Plaza in Thousand Oaks in March. Brott is closing out his final season with New West Symphony, where he is the founding music director and has been leading the orchestra since it was formed.

Conductor Boris Brott conducts the New West Symphony at the Civic Arts Plaza in Thousand Oaks in March. Young pianist Jan Lisiecki accompanied Brott for much of the evening.

Conductor Boris Brott is closing out his final season with New West Symphony this weekend. Brott is the founding music director and has been leading the orchestra since it was formed 16 years ago.

Conductor Boris Brott conducts the New West Symphony at the Civic Arts Plaza in Thousand Oak. Young pianist Jan Lisiecki accompanied Brott for much of the evening.

Conductor Boris Brott is shown with the New West Symphony at the Civic Arts Plaza in Thousand Oaks on March 10. Pianist Jan Lisiecki accompanied Brott for much of the evening. Brott is the symphony's founding music director and has been leading the orchestra since it was formed 16 years ago.

Conductor Boris Brott greets Ava Johnson, 6, backstage during the intermission at the Civic Arts Plaza in Thousand Oaks on March 10. Brott is closing out his final season with New West Symphony, where he is the founding music director and has been leading the orchestra since it was formed.

Conductor Boris Brott chats with musicians Moonjun Allison and Nan Ying in the green room before a performance at the Civic Arts Plaza in Thousand Oaks. Brott is closing out his final season with New West Symphony.